To the Gates of Richmond

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Focusing on the Peninsula Campaign of 1862, the narrative details General George McClellan's ambitious strategy to capture Richmond, the Confederate capital. As McClellan advances for three months, the arrival of Robert E. Lee shifts the momentum dramatically. In just seven days, Lee's leadership forces McClellan to retreat, altering the war's trajectory. This well-researched account offers a vivid portrayal of one of the Civil War's bloodiest confrontations, highlighting the complexities of military strategy and leadership during this critical period.